The Retreat at Sand Hollow Resort Homes for Sale in Hurricane, Utah
The Retreat at Sand Hollow Resort is the vacation rental and second-home community inside the broader Sand Hollow Resort master plan, and it is one of the very few neighborhoods in Hurricane where short-term rentals are actually allowed at all. The newest listings are featured at the top of the page. Most of these homes were built between 2014 and 2023, and they are designed from the ground up for hosting, entertaining, and resort-style living.
The neighborhood sits off Sand Hollow Road on the south side of Hurricane, with the reservoir, the sand dunes, and Sand Hollow Golf Course all within minutes. The homes are gorgeous, the amenity package is real, and the lifestyle is exactly what you would expect from a community designed around vacation use. The catch, and there is one, is that the rental rules are complicated. I cover that below in detail because it is the most important thing for any buyer to understand before writing an offer.
Buying or Selling in The Retreat at Sand Hollow Resort?Every home in this neighborhood has its own short-term rental status, and the rules genuinely require a phone conversation to sort out. I can pull the specific rental approval situation on any home you are looking at and tell you exactly what is and is not allowed. Call or text me at
435-200-5508 or before assuming anything about rental income on a specific property.
Homes for Sale in The Retreat at Sand Hollow Resort
The newest Retreat listings are featured at the top of the page. Use Advanced Search to filter by price, square footage, number of bedrooms, or whether the home has a private pool. Inventory rotates regularly because this is an active second-home market.
The Short-Term Rental Situation, Honestly
This is the part of the page I am going to spend extra time on because it is genuinely the most important thing about The Retreat and the part that is hardest for buyers to understand from the listings alone.
The Retreat is one of the only neighborhoods in Hurricane that is zoned to allow short-term rentals. That is the foundation, and it is real. But on top of the city zoning, the HOA actively caps the total number of homes within The Retreat that can operate as nightly rentals. When that cap is hit, new owners go on a waiting list. Some homes are already approved for short-term rental use, some are not, and some are zoned for it but not currently approved due to the HOA cap.
What this means in practice:
- If a listing says it is "currently approved for nightly rental" or comes with an active vacation rental management contract in place, the rights typically transfer with the home, but verify in writing.
- If a listing says "zoned for nightly rentals" without mentioning current approval, the home may be sitting on the waiting list, and you might not be able to nightly rent it for months or years after buying.
- 30-day minimum rentals are generally allowed across the community without the same HOA cap restrictions. This is the more reliable income strategy for buyers who cannot secure short-term approval.
- The rules can also vary by phase within The Retreat, with different sections of the subdivision carrying different rental approval mechanics.
This is a case-by-case situation on every single home, and it is the reason buyers should not buy in The Retreat without talking to an agent who works this neighborhood. I can pull the current rental approval status on any specific home before you spend time writing an offer that assumes income you may not actually be allowed to generate. Call me at 435-200-5508 or for the specifics on any address.
Price Range and What You Get
Recent activity gives a clear picture of the market:
- $460K closed for a 1,815 sqft 4 bed, 3 bath single-story built in 2016, fully furnished and turnkey, with community pool access only.
- $535K closed for a 1,954 sqft 4 bed, 4.5 bath with every bedroom featuring its own en-suite bathroom, built in 2016.
- $579K to $607K closed for 2,769 to 2,858 sqft homes built in 2014 to 2016, both with significant upgrades.
- $630K to $720K closed for 2,305 to 2,554 sqft homes built in 2019 to 2022, fully furnished and designed for vacation use.
- $760K closed for a 3,088 sqft 2023 custom build with high-end finishes, rooftop deck, and a 16-person hot tub.
- $670K to $890K active for current inventory, ranging from courtyard pool homes to larger floor plans with private pools.
Per square foot is running roughly $216 to $346 depending on year built, finish level, and whether the home has a private pool. The pool homes consistently price higher per foot because the courtyard pool design is one of the signature features of this neighborhood. For the broader regional picture, the vacation rental homes pillar and the Luxury Homes pillar cover other options across the area.
The Amenity Package Is Real
The $228 per month HOA dues at The Retreat genuinely earn their keep, which is not always true in HOA-heavy communities. What residents get:
- Three community pools and two hot tubs.
- Fitness center with full equipment.
- Tennis court, two pickleball courts, and volleyball area.
- Full yard maintenance included in the dues.
- Golf privileges and discounts at Sand Hollow Golf Course, which has been rated Utah's number one golf course.
- Fine dining at the clubhouse.
- Live entertainment at the Rock Bowl outdoor concert venue.
- Community events including the annual Car Show, Sky Fest Hot Air Balloon Festival, and Pioneer Day Celebration.
- VIP discounts on golf, events, and UTV and watercraft rentals.
For a second-home owner who wants to walk out the door and have something to do without driving anywhere, this is one of the better amenity packages in Southern Utah. The yard maintenance inclusion alone is meaningful for owners who are not living here full-time.
The Homes Themselves
Retreat homes are designed for hosting. Single-story floor plans dominate, usually 1,800 to 3,100 sqft, with 3 to 5 bedrooms and a primary suite separated from the guest rooms for privacy. Many homes have en-suite bathrooms in every bedroom, which is unusual outside of vacation-purpose builds. Bunk rooms with multiple bed sets show up in homes built specifically for group rentals.
The standout architectural feature in many of these homes is the private interior courtyard pool. The pool is enclosed within the home's footprint, visible from the main living areas through large sliding glass walls, and designed for year-round use. Rooftop decks are common, taking advantage of the open views toward Pine Valley Mountain and the red rock landscape. Lots are intentionally small at 0.16 to 0.18 acre because the design is about indoor and pool-area living rather than backyard space.
Finish levels skew high. Recent builds include Bosch and Subzero appliances, custom cabinetry, quartz countertops, tankless water heaters, water softeners, fire suppression systems, and Dixie Power service for lower electric rates. Many homes are sold fully furnished, which makes sense given the vacation rental and second-home focus.
Sand Hollow Lifestyle
The location is the entire point. Sand Hollow Reservoir is about five to seven minutes from any address in The Retreat. The Sand Hollow Sand Dunes are a similar drive. Sand Hollow Golf Course is essentially next door. Zion National Park is about 25 to 30 minutes east on SR-9. St. George is 20 minutes west via I-15. The Hurricane off-road lifestyle page goes deeper on the recreation side of this corridor.
For golf-focused buyers, the St. George area golf course homes page covers other golf community options across the region. For buyers who want the dunes access without the resort HOA, Redstone Springs and Oak Haven are alternatives, though both are significantly different products at different price points.
Schools
The Retreat is split between Three Falls Elementary and Hurricane Elementary depending on the specific lot. Hurricane Intermediate, Hurricane Middle, and Hurricane High serve the entire community. Most buyers in this neighborhood are second-home owners, retirees, or vacation rental investors, so schools are typically a secondary consideration, but the zoning is straightforward.
How The Retreat Compares to Other Sand Hollow Area Options
Here is how I sort The Retreat against the alternatives:
- Sand Hollow Resort is the broader master-planned community that The Retreat sits within. The main Sand Hollow Resort homes tend to be larger primary residences on bigger lots, often with golf course frontage, at higher price points.
- Tava Resort is the newer luxury resort community nearby, with a different aesthetic and finish level, typically priced higher.
- Copper Rock is the high-end golf community on the south side, primarily primary-residence focused.
- Redstone Springs is the small custom luxury enclave a few miles north, no resort amenities, much bigger lots and garages, custom builds in the $1.2M to $1.7M range.
- Oak Haven is the no-HOA RV garage subdivision a few miles north, new construction focused on toy storage rather than resort amenities.
- The Retreat sits as the specific vacation rental and second-home option with the most amenity value for the dollar.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Retreat at Sand Hollow Resort
Can I short-term rent a home in The Retreat at Sand Hollow Resort?
It depends entirely on the specific home. The Retreat is zoned to allow short-term rentals, but the HOA caps the total number of homes that can operate as nightly rentals at any given time. Some homes are already approved, some are on the waiting list, and the rules vary by phase. Do not assume nightly rental is available on any specific home until you have verified the current rental approval status in writing. Call me at 435-200-5508 for the specifics on any address you are considering.
Can I do 30-day minimum rentals?
30-day minimum rentals are generally allowed throughout The Retreat without the same HOA cap restrictions that apply to nightly rentals. This is the more reliable income strategy for buyers who cannot secure short-term rental approval. Still verify the specific HOA rules for any home before assuming.
How much is the HOA?
Dues at The Retreat run $219 to $239 per month depending on the section. The HOA covers full yard maintenance, three community pools, two hot tubs, fitness center, tennis and pickleball courts, golf privileges and discounts, clubhouse access, and community events. For a second-home owner, the yard maintenance and amenity access generally make the dues a reasonable value.
What does a Retreat home actually cost?
Recent activity has ranged from $460K for a smaller furnished 2016 build up to $890K active for a 2022 home with a private pool. The middle of the market runs $600K to $760K depending on year built, square footage, and whether the home has a private pool.
Why do so many homes have courtyard pools?
The interior courtyard pool design is one of the architectural signatures of The Retreat. The pool sits within the home's footprint, visible from main living areas through large sliding walls, designed for privacy and year-round use. Pool homes consistently price higher per square foot than non-pool homes in the same neighborhood.
Are Retreat homes sold furnished?
Many are. Furniture inclusion varies by listing, but a significant share of homes in The Retreat sell fully furnished or with furnishings available for purchase, reflecting the second-home and vacation rental buyer base.
What schools serve The Retreat?
The Retreat is split between Three Falls Elementary and Hurricane Elementary depending on the specific lot. Hurricane Intermediate, Hurricane Middle, and Hurricane High serve the entire community.
How close is The Retreat to Sand Hollow Reservoir and the dunes?
About five to seven minutes by car. Sand Hollow Golf Course is essentially next door. Zion National Park is roughly 25 to 30 minutes east on SR-9.
Working With Lance on a Retreat Purchase or Sale
The Retreat is a beautiful neighborhood with genuinely well-designed homes, real amenity value, and one of the best vacation locations in Southern Utah. It is also the most complicated neighborhood I work in when it comes to rental rules. Every home has its own situation, and buyers who do not get the specifics in writing before closing have been surprised by what they could and could not actually do with the property.
Before you make an offer on any Retreat home, call me. I will pull the current rental approval status, verify the HOA structure for that specific phase, and tell you honestly what the income picture looks like. It takes one phone call and it can save you from buying a vacation rental that turns out not to be one.
If you already own in The Retreat and want to know what your home is worth today, the comp work has to account for rental approval status, pool versus no pool, and year built. I can put together a real valuation that reflects what the actual current market is doing.
Call or text me at 435-200-5508, email lanceclifford@gmail.com, or here on the site. Same-day reply.
